Match report
Brazil Defeats Switzerland 1-0 in World Cup Clash
Brazil
1–0
FT
Switzerland
Nov 28, 2022
Brazil emerged victorious against Switzerland in a closely contested World Cup encounter. Despite several substitutions and a goal disallowed by VAR, Brazil managed to hold on for the win. The game was marked by yellow cards for Fred of Brazil and F. Rieder of Switzerland.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Brazil 1–0 Switzerland.
- • Casemiro scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute, assisted by Rodrygo.
- • VAR cancelled a potential Brazilian goal from Vinicius Junior due to offside (66th minute).
- • Fred received a yellow card for Brazil and F. Rieder for Switzerland.
Lineups
Brazil
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Alisson (G)
- 14 Éder Militão (D)
- 4 Marquinhos (D)
- 3 Thiago Silva (M)
- 6 Alex Sandro (D)
- 8 Fred (M)
- 5 Casemiro (D)
- 7 Lucas Paquetá (M)
- 11 Raphinha (F)
- 9 Richarlison (F)
- 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Rodrygo
- 17 Bruno Guimarães
- 18 Gabriel Jesus
- 19 Antony
- 16 Alex Telles
- 13 Dani Alves
- 12 Weverton
- 25 Pedro
- 24 Bremer
- 23 Ederson
- 26 Gabriel Martinelli
- 22 Éverton Ribeiro
- 15 Fabinho
Switzerland
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Sommer (G)
- 3 S. Widmer (D)
- 5 M. Akanji (D)
- 4 N. Elvedi (M)
- 13 R. Rodríguez (D)
- 8 R. Freuler (M)
- 10 G. Xhaka (D)
- 25 F. Rieder (M)
- 15 D. Sow (M)
- 17 R. Vargas (M)
- 7 B. Embolo (F)
Substitutes
- 2 E. Fernandes
- 11 R. Steffen
- 14 M. Aebischer
- 9 H. Seferović
- 20 F. Frei
- 18 E. Cömert
- 22 F. Schär
- 26 A. Jashari
- 21 G. Kobel
- 12 J. Omlin
- 16 C. Fassnacht
- 23 X. Shaqiri
- 24 P. Köhn
- 6 D. Zakaria
Timeline
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46' Brazil subst · Substitution 1Off: Lucas Paquetá · On: Rodrygo -
50' Switzerland Card · Yellow CardF. RiederFoul
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52' Brazil Card · Yellow CardFredFoul
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58' Brazil subst · Substitution 2Off: Fred · On: Bruno Guimaraes -
59' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Vargas · On: E. Fernandes -
59' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Rieder · On: R. Steffen -
66' Brazil Var · Goal cancelledVinicius Junior -
73' Brazil subst · Substitution 3Off: Richarlison · On: Gabriel Jesus -
73' Brazil subst · Substitution 4Off: Raphinha · On: Antony -
76' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3Off: Djibril Sow · On: M. Aebischer -
76' Switzerland subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Embolo · On: H. Seferović -
83' Brazil Goal · Normal GoalCasemiro · Assist: Rodrygo -
86' Switzerland subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Widmer · On: F. Frei
Match Stats
| Stat | Brazil | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 6 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 550 | 482 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 0 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 483 | 404 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The cancellation of Vinicius Junior's goal by VAR at 66 minutes changed the momentum, with both teams struggling to find clear opportunities.
- ▸ Casemiro's decisive goal in the 83rd minute solidified Brazil’s lead and ensured their victory over Switzerland.